At the core of the foundation of my blog was profiling, promoting and documenting Uganda and Africa’s music undercurrents be it in afrobeats, pop, afropop, electronic, name it. From discovering early EDM gems like Maerco, Crums and DJ Arta back then in 2021, to watching small communities quietly form around sound rather than celebrity, the journey has been as much about listening as it has been very fulfilling seeing the scene grow cuz the thing about music is that, with time, its rightful audience and ears find it.
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As Uganda’s nights grow louder and its dancefloors more confident, electronic music is steadily moving from the fringes into clearer view. What was once treated as underground, complex or foreign has begun to settle into its own identity, shaped by local rhythms, cultural memory and a generation of artists willing to learn, build and stay the course.
House music in Uganda is no longer just about DJ sets tucked away in niche spaces to say the least. It has grown into a layered ecosystem of producers, vocalists, sound engineers, collectives and platforms who understand that electronic music does not dilute Ugandan culture but gives it another language. The shift from consumption to production has not been easy. Early pioneers had to operate without infrastructure, without audiences trained to listen, and often without institutional support. What exists today is the result of years of quiet persistence.
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Now, at the year is starting, it is my singular honor to put you on artists, producers and DJs who are not only making house music and amapiano, but shaping how the genre lives, breathes and grows within Uganda’s musical landscape; and taking house music from private playlists to public spaces. These ten artists represent different entry points into the scene. Some came through formal education, others through YouTube tutorials and home studios. Some built platforms alongside their music, others focused purely on sound. Together, they are shaping how Uganda’s house, amapiano and Afro electronic music is heard, documented and experienced.
Lucien
Leading the park is Lucien (born Lucien Bahati Nziyo). He’s an African music producer, multi instrumentalist, singer and songwriter whose work has steadily found audiences far beyond Uganda. With a cumulative total of over 28 million streams on Spotify, Lucien stands out as one of the country’s most internationally visible electronic music artists.
His journey into music began early, starting production at the age of ten, with electronic music becoming a central focus by 2019. Lucien’s sound sits comfortably within house and electronic music, often leaning into emotive songwriting and melodic arrangements that make his work accessible without flattening its depth. Beyond streaming numbers, what defines his career is his consistency and engagement with his audience. He treats music as both a craft and a relationship, maintaining an active presence with his listeners while continuing to expand his catalogue. His work reflects an understanding of electronic music as something that can be both personal and expansive.
Aweko Brian
Awekonimungu Brian, professionally known as Aweko Brian, is a DJ and producer whose influence stretches beyond his own releases. Well versed in African electronic sub genres such as Amapiano, Afro House and Afro Tech, Aweko has become a key figure in structuring Uganda’s electronic music ecosystem. He is the curator of We Are Wan, a platform and community created to address the lack of Ugandan representation on the global electronic scene. Through We Are Wan, Aweko has helped create space for collaboration, music releases and live experiences that center Ugandan identity within electronic music.
As an artist, Aweko has released several tracks and collaborations with names such as Philou Louzolo, Jamie Black, Wisdom, MGM Kenya, Moses Rallo and Lukas Blacc. His music has received airplay on radio, found its way into festival sets and resonated with audiences across the region. He has shared stages with artists including Prince Kaybee, Cheek O Dread, Vigro Deep, Jammie, OneDown, Lemon and Herb, Desiree, Hola Jefe, Since88, Vanco and Mwami Kiyimba. His performance history includes events and festivals such as Nyege Nyege Festival, Afrodisiac, We Are Wan showcases, Soul Tri3e, Brunch In House, Aduma and Muze Kenya. Through both his music and curatorial work, Aweko continues to push Ugandan electronic music into wider regional and global conversations.
Vin Kampala
Marvin Ezra, who performs as Vin Kampala, is an Afro House producer and DJ currently based in Beijing, China. His journey into the genre began through deep listening and immersion, studying its roots while paying close attention to the textures and rhythms that shape African electronic music. Vin’s creative process is deliberate and methodical. He weaves traditional African percussion such as djembe, bongos and congas into electronic synthesizers and modern production techniques, creating music that honours tradition while remaining forward looking.
Beyond sound, he spends time shaping the themes and messages within his work, ensuring each release carries emotional and cultural weight. Living outside Uganda has broadened his perspective, positioning him as a bridge between African electronic traditions and global dance floors. Among his notable works is 3 step remixes to popular hits like Elijah Kitaka’s “Nothing” plus “Daily Bundle”, “My Darling” by Chella, “Masavu”, “Married Man”, plus “Njize Okwagala” by Azawi and others.
Femm Afro Vyb
Born Dereck Dedan Kirabo, Femm Afro Vyb is a Ugandan producer and DJ whose influence extends beyond his own releases. He is the founder of House Music Uganda, a platform dedicated to showcasing the country’s electronic culture through events, music and media. His production journey began at sixteen, inspired by his elder brother Koz N Effekt. Over time, his relationship with music deepened, shaped by personal experiences and shifts in faith that redirected his creative path. His work reflects growth, experimentation and a commitment to nurturing local talent.
Through House Music Uganda, Femm has played a key role in building visibility for the genre, creating shared spaces where house music can be experienced collectively rather than in isolation.
Moise
Moise is an artist, singer and songwriter emerging as one of the new voices redefining how East African audiences engage with electronic music. At twenty-five, he has taken on the challenge of producing and performing dance music in a landscape long dominated by other genres. His sound blends house music with expressive songwriting, using electronic production as a vehicle for storytelling and emotional depth. Over the years, he has collaborated with producers from different parts of the world, gradually drawing international attention to both his work and the wider Ugandan electronic community.
Rooted in an early passion for music, his career reflects a desire to translate lived experience into sound.
Nach Mao
Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nach Mao is a producer, DJ and sound engineer whose work centres on Afro House. He is the founder of Kwassa Kwassa Sound System, a platform that combines performance, production and community engagement. He has performed at festivals and events including Bayimba Festival, Doa Doa Market, Color Festival, JustaHub Podcast, Nirvana Festival, La Fin Du Moi and Soul Tri3e Open Air. Alongside his performance career, he runs a studio and works closely with Alliance Française, serving as a technical and sound engineer manager.
His practice sits at the intersection of artistry and technical precision, contributing to the continued professionalization of electronic music spaces in Uganda.
Kalema
Isaac Kalema, who records as Kalema, is an artist and producer whose sound draws heavily from traditional African and Ugandan musical elements. He began producing music in 2015 before pursuing formal training abroad, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Recording Arts from Malaysia in 2018. This international exposure added new dimensions to his work, allowing him to merge heritage-driven melodies with contemporary electronic production. His music often reimagines traditional motifs within modern sonic frameworks.
His 2023 EP Balinsaanga stands as a defining body of work, featuring collaborations with Julius Sese, Sitenda, Aliddeki Brian and Sandra Aneno, and reflecting his commitment to collaboration and cultural storytelling through electronic music.
Jean Kalisa
Jean Karungi Kalisa, known as Jean Kalisa as a producer and artist and simply Jean as a DJ, is a Kampala based force within East Africa’s electronic music scene. Her sound blends Afrohouse, Gqom, Amapiano and other electronic sub genres, resulting in immersive and high energy performances. Jean attended Makerere College School before pursuing higher education at Uganda Martyrs University. Her academic background provided a foundation for a career that bridges structured thinking with creative experimentation.
In 2025, she released her debut single “Running Out of Time” featuring Likkle Bangi, marking the beginning of her catalogue as a recording artist. She has shared stages with international acts such as Prince Kaybee, Mellow and Sleazy, uLazi and Mas Musiq, and performed at events including Brunch In House, Piano People, Nandi Untamed, Vibez Nzuri, Shonale and Blankets and Wine Uganda.
Moses Rallo
Moses Rallo’s relationship with music began through live instrumentation. With a background as a guitarist and drummer, he later transitioned into electronic music, driven by curiosity around synthesizers, mixers and digital production.
His electronic work focuses on assembling stems and loops into cohesive emotional narratives. His recent project Deep Tomb Conversations series six is a deep house track that reflects his introspective approach to music making. Moses continues to explore electronic music as a space for experimentation and personal expression.
Greeverz DJz
Greeverz DJz are a Ugandan DJ and production duo whose work combines high energy performance with strong production sensibilities. Their sound has resonated across various platforms, earning them recognition as one of the continent’s emerging electronic acts.
Known for electrifying sets and polished productions, Greeverz DJz have built a reputation that extends beyond local dancefloors. Their trajectory suggests growing ambitions toward international stages, as they continue to refine their sound and presence within Africa’s electronic music landscape.
Uganda’s is still unfolding. What makes this moment exciting is not just the talent, but the intention behind it. These artists are not waiting for permission or validation. They are building platforms, shaping narratives and creating music that feels grounded in where they come from.
From community led initiatives and independent sound systems to self taught producers and formally trained artists, this generation understands that electronic music is not a rejection of Ugandan identity but an extension of it. The shift from underground obscurity to global visibility has not been easy, but it has been necessary, and the results are beginning to show.
If you are paying attention early, the house music and EDM scene of Uganda will be glad you tuned into before the rest of the world caught on. So who are you adding to your playlist. Are there some acts you feel we skipped and that people should check out/jump on their bandwagon at an earlier stage? Let us know your picks by leaving a comment below and share the music love.